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Walmer Secondary School

Public secondary school · Walmer, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Walmer Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Walmer, Port Elizabeth. Its last matric group achieved a 96.6% pass rate.

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Walmer Secondary School is a public secondary school in Walmer, Port Elizabeth. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

2,290
Learners
56
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Walmer Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 291 matric candidates from Walmer Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319618795.4%
202421220496.2%
202529128196.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Walmer Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2424100.0%
Mathematical Literacy18817794.1%
Physical Sciences221986.4%
Life Sciences12912193.8%
Accounting222195.5%
Business Studies686798.5%
Economics534381.1%
Geography13312291.7%
History16516298.2%
English First Additional Language213213100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Walmer Secondary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Walmer Secondary School, at 1,736 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Walmer Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is a similar size to Walmer Secondary School, with 1,668 learners against 2,290; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Walmer Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a similar size to Walmer Secondary School, with 1,655 learners against 2,290; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Walmer Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Walmer Secondary School, at 1,606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Walmer Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,601 learners against Walmer Secondary School's 2,290; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against Walmer Secondary School's 96.6%.

Port Elizabeth

Zooming into Port Elizabeth, here are 5 other schools to compare against Walmer Secondary School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches fewer learners than Walmer Secondary School, 1,464 compared with 2,290; is a public primary school, a different phase than Walmer Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School is noticeably smaller, with 1,174 learners against Walmer Secondary School's 2,290; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Walmer Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Westville Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,158 learners against Walmer Secondary School's 2,290; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.6% against Walmer Secondary School's 96.6%.
  • Sydenham Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,123 learners against Walmer Secondary School's 2,290; is a public primary school, a different phase than Walmer Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Cedarberg Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,087 learners against Walmer Secondary School's 2,290; is a public primary school, a different phase than Walmer Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Walmer Secondary School for 2027

Because Walmer Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
C0Rner Heugh Road & 9Th Avenue, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070
Postal
P.o Box 5032, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070
Telephone
041 581 1075
EMIS number
200100878

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Walmer Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Walmer Secondary School directly, on 041 581 1075, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Walmer Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Walmer Secondary School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
On the numbers that are published, Walmer Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.6% is lower than PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Port Elizabeth besides Walmer Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Enkululekweni Primary School.
How big are the classes at Walmer Secondary School?
Walmer Secondary School reported 2,290 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Walmer Secondary School?
No. Walmer Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Walmer Secondary School's matric results like?
Walmer Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.4% since 2023.
Is Walmer Secondary School a public or private school?
Walmer Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Walmer Secondary School?
You can call 041 581 1075. It is located at C0Rner Heugh Road & 9Th Avenue, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070.
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